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Chachoengsao Amulet Club clears Chao Khun Ken of misconduct

Chachoengsao Amulet Club clears Chao Khun Ken of misconduct

MGR Online•Society•34m ago

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The Chachoengsao Amulet Club announced that an investigation ordered by the Prime Minister's Office found no evidence of misconduct by Phra Thepphavanavachirakhun (Chao Khun Ken).

  • •The investigation focused on allegations of relationships with women and financial irregularities at Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan.
  • •The investigation was conducted by a committee appointed under Prime Minister's Office Order 294/2025.
  • •The National Buddhism Protection Committee acknowledged the results on July 20, 2026, without further observation.
  • •The Chachoengsao Amulet Club held a press conference to announce these results on November 13, 2026.

Overview

  • •Prime Minister's Office Order 294/2025, dated September 12, 2025, appointed a fact-finding committee to investigate the behavior of the Abbot of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan.
  • •The appointed committee searched for evidence and interviewed relevant persons regarding allegations of relationships with women and temple financial misconduct.
  • •The investigation found no evidence that Phra Thepphavanavachirakhun (Chao Khun Ken) engaged in the alleged behaviors.
  • •On July 20, 2026, the National Buddhism Protection Committee met for its 2/2026 session and resolved to acknowledge the investigation results.
  • •The Chachoengsao Provincial Subcommittee for the Protection of Buddhism issued a statement on November 9, 2026, confirming the completion of the investigation.
  • •On November 13, 2026, the Chachoengsao Amulet Club held a press conference to inform Buddhists that the allegations were not supported by evidence.

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Key Entities

Organization

Chachoengsao Amulet Club(ชมรมพระเครื่องจังหวัดฉะเชิงเทรา)
The organization that announced the investigation results of Phra Thepphavanavachirakhun.
Prime Minister's Office(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)
The entity that issued the order to appoint the fact-finding committee.
National Buddhism Protection Committee(คณะกรรมการคุ้มครองพระพุทธศาสนาแห่งชาติ)
The committee that resolved to acknowledge the investigation results without further observation.
Chachoengsao Provincial Subcommittee for the Protection of Buddhism(คณะอนุกรรมการคุ้มครองพระพุทธศาสนาแห่งชาติระดับจังหวัด จังหวัดฉะเชิงเทรา)
The provincial body that considered the investigation report before forwarding it to the National Buddhism Protection Committee.
National Office of Buddhism(สำนักงานพระพุทธศาสนาแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
The office that presented the investigation report to the National Buddhism Protection Committee.
Thai Amulet and Buddha Image Admirers Association of Chachoengsao Province(สมาคมผู้นิยมพระเครื่องพระบูชาไทย จังหวัดฉะเชิงเทรา)
The association whose executive chairman also leads the Chachoengsao Amulet Club.

Person

Phra Thepphavanavachirakhun(พระเทพภาวนาวชิรคุณ)
Also known as Chao Khun Ken, the Abbot of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan.
Chao Khun Ken(เจ้าคุณเก๋น)
The alias of Phra Thepphavanavachirakhun, the Abbot of Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan.
Mr. Kitti Paopiamsap(นายกิตติ เป้าเปี่ยมทรัพย์)
Former President of the Chachoengsao Provincial Administrative Organization and Honorary Chairman of the Chachoengsao Amulet Club.
Mr. Thitichot Piamthavornpot(นายฐิติโชติ เปี่ยมถาวรพจน์)
Executive Chairman of the Thai Amulet and Buddha Image Admirers Association of Chachoengsao Province and Chairman of the Chachoengsao Amulet Club.
Mr. Kawinwet Wattanasinsathian(นายกวินเวทย์ วัฒนสินเสถียร)
Vice Chairman of the Chachoengsao Amulet Club.
Mr. Tawan Klanprayoon(นายตะวัน กลั่นประยูร)
Vice Chairman of the Chachoengsao Amulet Club.

Place

Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan(วัดโสธรวรารามวรวิหาร)
The temple where Phra Thepphavanavachirakhun serves as Abbot.

Law

Prime Minister's Office Regulation on the Protection of Buddhism 2025(ระเบียบสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรีว่าด้วยการคุ้มครองพระพุทธศาสนา พ.ศ. 2568)
The regulation under which the investigation report was forwarded.